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  • DEADLINE: First Nations Heritage Grants Round 1

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    Funding projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australian Heritage places The First Nations Heritage Grants Program aims to assist in adding Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage listed places. The program also seeks to aid the identification of culturally significant First Nations places. What do you get? Grants between $25,000 and… Continue reading DEADLINE: First Nations Heritage Grants Round 1

    DEADLINE: XPRIZE Challenge Wildfire Registration

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    The $11M XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year competition to innovate firefighting technologies that will end destructive wildfires. The two competition tracks are designed to support near and long-term impact goals and address core fire management problems. The competition tracks will individually and jointly transform how wildfires are managed and fought. Track A: Space-Based Wildfire Detection… Continue reading DEADLINE: XPRIZE Challenge Wildfire Registration

    DEADLINE: EOIs Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024

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    Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is excited to support Western Australian (WA) agtech start-up businesses to attend evokeAG 2024 in Perth from 20-21 February 2024 evokeAG. creates one meeting place to see what is happening across agrifood tech in Australia and the world.… Continue reading DEADLINE: EOIs Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024

    StartupWA Annual General Meeting

    WeWork 152 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    The StartupWA team would like to invite you to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by networking. This is a great opportunity to hear what StartupWA has achieved in 2023 and meet the board over networking drinks. Date: 25th January 2024 Time: 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM Venue: WeWork, Level 32, 152 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000. This AGM will… Continue reading StartupWA Annual General Meeting

    DEADLINE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program

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    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program  Grants between $3 million and $5 million over four years for up to 50% of eligible project expenditure, for businesses in Australia that can establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies in their business. Deadline 29 Jan   DETAILS

    DEADLINE: Early-Stage Investment – Perth Angels

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    Entrepreneurs are encouraged to register their businesses by January 30th at https://gust.com/organizations/perth-angels/public_profile for a chance to secure early-stage investment. The registration will be reviewed by the Perth Angels team and members, leading to the possibility of participating in an exclusive Pitch Night event. Perth Angels offers a platform for early-stage businesses seeking funding and growth opportunities. Beyond financial support, the platform facilitates… Continue reading DEADLINE: Early-Stage Investment – Perth Angels

    Breakfast with Hon. Peter Dutton MP

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) invites you to breakfast with the Leader of the Opposition and Federal Member for Dickson, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP. CME will host Mr Dutton on 30 January as he provides an address, on the important and significant role the Western Australian resources sector plays… Continue reading Breakfast with Hon. Peter Dutton MP

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    Event Series Online Business Model Support

    Online Business Model Support

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    Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the… Continue reading Online Business Model Support

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    Morning Startup – How to Nail your Customer Interviews

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Are you nailing your customer interviews? Speaking with customers is a critical ongoing habit for startup teams in order to continue innovating and focusing efforts on the most important growth opportunities. But are you making critical mistakes by leading the customer towards answers you want to hear? Or are you extracting genuine insights that, when… Continue reading Morning Startup – How to Nail your Customer Interviews

    DEADLINE: BridgeTech Program

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    What are your professional development plans for 2024? Each year 80 people from a diverse range of professions and institutions around Australia are selected to join the BridgeTech Program, delivered by QUT. Fully funded by MTPConnect and a consortium of industry and university partners, BridgeTech Program participants join one of the country’s most significant medtech professional networks. The… Continue reading DEADLINE: BridgeTech Program

    DEADLINE: Inquiry into Innovation in WA

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    Inquiry into innovation in Western Australia The Committee will inquire into and report on Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem, with reference to: a) the current state of the innovation ecosystem b) the role of the Western Australian government in supporting entrepreneurship, start-ups, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) c) any other matters that the Committee… Continue reading DEADLINE: Inquiry into Innovation in WA

    CSIRO: Economic Impact of Generative AI

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    The National AI Centre is excited to host a conversation that explores how Australian organisations can prioritise their time and teams to unlock the economic opportunity of generative AI (GAI) in 2024. Join experts from the Tech Council and Microsoft Australia to learn more about the broader economic impact associated with GAI in Australia as… Continue reading CSIRO: Economic Impact of Generative AI

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    Online Webinar: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive

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    13/02/2024, 11:00 - 13/02/2024, 12:00 Time zone: (UTC+08:00) Perth Microsoft Teams meeting Join representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to learn about the Research and Development Tax Incentive program. You will be introduced to the program and guided through key eligibility requirements. We highly recommend attending this… Continue reading Online Webinar: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive

    Innovate and Activate

    Duxton Hotel 1 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

    Join RMBWA for an enjoyable evening of networking, fellowship and knowledge sharing with special guest panelists; Tom Young; 2018 WA Overall Innovator of the Year, 40under40 winner and, Australia’s Best Scaling Up Proptech, and, Matthew Pham; 2023 40under40 winner and Tik Tok’s ‘’IGA Guy”. Assisted in conversation by RMBWA Chair; Martin Graham, these two emerging… Continue reading Innovate and Activate

    $15 – $30

    Yhub Workshop: 2024 Business Roadmap

    Y.hub 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, Australia

    This is event is for small business owners of both established businesses and startups. Here’s what you’ll come away with: Find out how to identify the 5 fundamentals of your business & your priority goals; Learn how to use Coach Kerry’s business roadmap to heighten your business success; Get encouragement to dream big, then get the support you need to break your… Continue reading Yhub Workshop: 2024 Business Roadmap

    $20 – $25

    CORE: Community Coffee – Meet the Members

    CORE Innovation Hub 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, Australia

    Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more… Continue reading CORE: Community Coffee – Meet the Members

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    AARP Open Day with City of Wanneroo

    Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA

    Save the date for our first Open Day of 2024! In partnership with the City of Wanneroo, we are pleased to invite you to Open Day, your opportunity to tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP). The AARP is a dynamic, collaborative, accessible and global robotics and automation precinct with the largest test beds in Australia, and supported by a… Continue reading AARP Open Day with City of Wanneroo

    2024 Perth Research Bazaar (ResBaz)

    Curtin University Library Dumas Rd, Bentley, WA

    The 2024 Perth Research Bazaar will equip researchers with the AI skills to perform cutting-edge research in the 21st century! RESBAZ FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING RESEARCHERS TO HELP THEMSELVES WHO SHOULD ATTEND RESBAZ? Researchers at all levels and from all disciplines, research technologists and higher degree by research students are especially encouraged to attend ResBaz. PROGRAM… Continue reading 2024 Perth Research Bazaar (ResBaz)

    Community Grants Info Session

    Riverton Library 67 Riley Road, Riverton, WA

    Join us for an in-person Information Session on February 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM to learn about City of Canning community grant opportunities! Join us to learn some tips on navigating the application process for City of Canning community grant opportunities. The community grants program is open for projects and initiatives occurring within the City… Continue reading Community Grants Info Session

    Investor and Founder Meetup

    Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA

    Join us in Perth for the Wholesale Investor & Founder Meetup, part of an exciting series across Melbourne, Auckland, Sydney, and Brisbane. This event is a unique opportunity to network and engage in discussions about the latest investment trends and technology innovations. The evening will focus on the dynamic interplay between bullish market sentiments in… Continue reading Investor and Founder Meetup

    ARIIAxMDPP – Incubating new ideas for technology to transform aged care

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    Information session: Learn more about the ARIIAxMDPP Ideas Incubator program with Q&A The ARIIA x MDPP Ideas Incubator Program aims to support early-stage product or technology innovation ideas to be developed for Aged Care. ARIIA and the Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) are excited to collaborate on this initiative. The MDPP has been supporting the development of… Continue reading ARIIAxMDPP – Incubating new ideas for technology to transform aged care

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    Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar

    Frazers State Reception Centre 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, Select a State:, Australia

    The Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) seminar is CSIRO Mineral Resources annual industry-focussed event. This seminar provides updates on new and innovative disruptive technologies that are aimed at more cost-effective mineral discovery rates and better ore body delineation, which are environmentally sustainable and benefit the Australian economy and future needs. The event is an opportunity… Continue reading Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar

    CRC Round 25 Information Session

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    Learn about how to apply for a CRC, what makes a competitive application and hear first-hand experience from CRC participants. Cooperative Research Australia is pleased to deliver an information session on Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in collaboration with the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants are part of the CRC… Continue reading CRC Round 25 Information Session